Shakti Kapoor has sent a handwritten letter of apology to those he had 'unintentionally hurt' by his remarks that Bollywood bigwigs were seeking sexual favours in return for film roles.

The letter states: "To whomsoever it may concern, this is to the entire film industry."

"I, Shakti Kapoor, say sorry and apologise if I have anytime hurt anybody. I have been misunderstood. It was the entire network's aim to frame me."

Taking the names of Yash Chopra, Subhash Ghai, Rani Mukerji, Preity Zinta, and Aishwarya Rai he adds, "Yash Johar was like a father to me. With folded hands I apologise to the entire film industry, including Subhash Ghai, Preity Zinta, Aishwarya Rai and Rani Mukerji, who are close to me. I had no intention to hurt them."

Kapoor adds, "The whole thing was doctored and tampered and, in case they still feel hurt, I am ready to apologise again I, Shakti Kapoor, need your support to stand by me in the industry because I have been framed. But if I have hurt anybody please forgive me."